Sex, magic, and demonic war accelerate in Galenorn’s energetic and steamy 13th Otherworld paranormal (after Shadow Rising), which focuses on sensuous half-Fae Seattle moon witch Camille D’Artigo and her three husbands. Morio, a priest and shape-shifting youkai-kitsune, plays a larger role than dragon Smokey or Fae Trillian as Camille prepares to be tested by her goddess and the Dark Queens at Beltane. The four also battle old adversaries Gulakah, Lord of Ghosts, and the Aleksais Psychic Network as witches go missing and the Shadow Wing attempts another Earthside incursion. Faithful readers will be rewarded by updates on the lives of previous protagonists Delilah and Menolly, Camille’s sisters, and the rest of their extended Whedonesque family and allies. The series shows no sign of flagging as each successful battle brings new developments and difficulties. Agent: Meredith Bernstein, Meredith Bernstein Literary Agency. (Feb.)